Many aging drivers feel that driving is their lifeline-but how do we know when an older driver is no longer safe on the road? Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability and how to develop solutions.
Dear Grandparents,
As a kid, you were the absolute coolest. I was never denied candy or told to do my homework at your house. It was always playtime and you were always excited to play. Having you as a grandparent was a child’s paradise.
As I became a teenager, you became cooler. You traded candy for stories of the 1950s and 1960s where you could explain your role in local and family history. You were never too tired to tell me a story or offer me advice.
Because you want to make sure your loved one doesn't become one of those unfortunate statistics, take a proactive approach to make sure your parents, partner, or spouse is still fit to drive.
When we think about older adults, the average person's mind drifts to the historical visions of nursing homes, wheelchairs, and gray hair but no more. The face of the older American is changing.
This online self-paced seminar will help you determine how to assess your loved ones driving skills and provide tools to help you have this important conversation.
“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”
Here are some of the most frequent questions around driving that Dr. Resnicks has addressed during her decades of practice taking care of older adults.
Below are some commonly asked questions and answers to help when responding to questions from older adults, their family members, and caregivers. Each question has resources that can be found by using the QR code.
As we age, changes may impact our ability to drive safely. ChORUS resources can help you be a safer driver and plan for the road ahead.
ChORUS developed a helpful resource with links and definitions of additional resources you can use when talking to your patience about older driver safety and how you can expand you knowledge on the topic.